Lance Bass Joins LA's 'Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute' As Producer (Exclusive)

Ethan Shanfeld Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb has joined the voice cast of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The 94-year-old Squibb last worked with the Disney-owned studio for 2020’s “Soul” and 2019’s “Toy Story 4,” and has lent her voice to other animated projects including “Solar Opposites,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “The Fungies.” Squibb’s character details are unknown, but she joins an A-list voice cast in the sequel, out June 14. Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black return as Joy, Sadness and Anger, respectively, while Tony Hale and Liza Lapira took over for Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling as Fear and Disgust after reported salary disputes.

Alex Ritman Production has now started on “AlGaid,” the latest feature from fast-rising Saudi Arabian production house Telfaz11, which smashed local box office records with their first two local releases, “Sattar” and “Mandoob.” Directed by Hussar Alhulwah and shooting in the sprawling production hub of Neom, “AlGaid” unfolds against the backdrop of the early 20th-century Arabia desert and is described as blending the revenge genre with Bedouin soap opera tropes. The film was penned by Saudi novelist and writer Ahmed Alhokail.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Matthew Perry received an emotional tribute during the 2023 Emmys In Memoriam segment, which also included late stars such as Len Goodman, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick, Paul Reubens, Barbra Walters, Kirstie Alley and more. Pop singer Charlie Puth and singer-songwriter duo The War and Treaty performed during the segment, first starting with a rendition of Puth’s “See You Again” before delivering a stripped-down cover of the “Friends” theme song (“I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts). Perry died unexpectedly on Oct.

Superman: Legacy is set to launch a new era in DC‘s film universe, and it will do so with several stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of its cast.

K.J. Yossman Actor, director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah has joined the board of Endeavor-backed production company The Story Collective. In the role, Kwei-Armah will bring expertise and mentorship to various projects in development as well as nurturing new ideas to bring to screen.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Utopia has added Dave A. Liu, a veteran executive and investor, as strategic advisor to its CEO and board of directors. In his new role, Liu will help steer the company’s strategic and financial initiatives.

The Governors Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is always one of the annual Hollywood nights I look forward to, one that delivers Honorary Oscars in a non-televised but always warm, fun, and inspiring evening. I have attended every single one of them, and even wrote the 2nd Governors Awards, but I have to say Tuesday night’s 14th annual ceremony had an extra personal and devastatingly heartfelt kick to it, quite unforseen when the Academy’s Board Of Governors announced their honorees -97 year old Mel Brooks, Film Editor Carol Littleton, Angela Bassett, and Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter – way back on June 26.

The 2024 Governors Awards brought out so many stars for the big event!

Amanda Seyfried and Angela Bassett don beautiful, strapless, black gowns as they hit the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday (January 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

according to a Deadline report.“Failed Experiment,” which Maher is producing, will premiere Jan. 9 on Amazon Prime.“We’ve all lost loved ones to diseases, but did you ever wonder why there are so few cures?” Maher told the trade.

Where the Dark Universe failed before it even started—you know, the big shared universe with Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Angelina Jolie, etc.—Blumhouse has shown they have the Midas Touch with horror. Look at what they did, for example, with Leigh Whannell’s terrific and inventive traumatic gaslighting horror, “The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss.

Stalybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds has joined a series of senior Labour figures to pay tribute to former political adviser Derek Draper. Mr Draper, who was married to TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died aged 56 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus.

Amanda Seyfried, Angela Bassett, Suits stars Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, George Lopez, Julia Garner, Justin Hartley, Michelle Yeoh and Will Ferrell make up the first list of presenters for Sunday’s 81st Golden Globe Awards.

The Happy Sad Confused podcast is the end-of-year gift that keeps on giving this week. This week, the podcast’s guest was Academy Award winner Gary Oldman (“The Darkest Hour”).

Lawmen Bass Reeves trailer has just arrived. The series is the new one from Yellowstone and Tulsa King creator Taylor Sheridan and will be released onto the Paramount+ streaming service very soon.

*NSYNC reunion, revealing that the band are “talking about” getting back together.The singer was questioned about the possibility of the ’90s boyband reuniting during a recent appearance on the online gameshow Rent Free with Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain.“We are talking about it and I hope to have some good news at some point,” Bass said.Bass was also asked when exactly the reunion might take place, with Jain teasing: “Like on January 1, on rent day?” to which Lance responded: “Give us a little more time than that.”*NSYNC came back together on a few occasions this year. In September, they released their first new song in 20 years, ‘Better Place’, for the Trolls Band Together soundtrack.In a behind-the-scenes video, Timberlake called the song “a love letter to our fans” and shared that he was “honoured” to have the band come together for the recording.

Fans of the ‘90s boy band NSYNC may be in for a sweet and nostalgic surprise. During an appearance on the online game show "Rent Free" with Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain, former band member Lance Bass revealed the group may have big plans in the works. When Jain asked Bass about working with NSYNC for the recent "Trolls" movie, he said the project, the group's first time getting together to create new music in over 20 years, was "amazing." "It was nice to get back in the studio with those guys," Bass added.

Christmas is going to be very different for Lance Bass and his family this year.

Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera has announced details of a memoir, Revolución To Roxy.The new book, which features over 100 colour and black and white photographs, will hit shelves on March 22. It will chronicle Manzanera’s life and times with Roxy Music and David Gilmour.

Jon Burlingame Oscar’s music branch has had its say, naming 15 original scores and 15 songs to its shortlist for possible nomination at the 96th Academy Awards, with few surprises. As expected, all three “Barbie” songs that were entered — Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For,” Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” — made the 15-song list.